Banana Bread with Cream Cheese Swirl

Instructions

step 1 Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish or loaf pan./nstep 2 In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon./nstep 3 In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth./nstep 4 Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined./nstep 5 In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy./nstep 6 Pour the banana batter into the prepared dish, then dollop the cream cheese mixture on top./nstep 7 Use a knife to gently swirl the cream cheese mixture into the batter./nstep 8 Bake for 40–50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean./nstep 9 Allow to cool before slicing and serving.

Storage and Reheating Tips

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. For longer storage, wrap slices individually and freeze for up to 2 months. To reheat, microwave a slice for 15–20 seconds or warm in the oven at 300°F (150°C) until heated through.